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Clean the fretboard – Use fine steel wool to remove stubborn gunk from Rosewood/Ebony/Pau Ferro fretboards, and apply Lemon Oil to re-hydrate. Use a damp cloth to clean Maple fretboards. Polish the guitar body – For Poly-finished (gloss) guitars, spray guitar polish onto a soft cloth and wipe down.
- What household items can I use to clean my guitar?
- Can you use water to clean a fretboard?
- Can I use wipes on my fretboard?
What household items can I use to clean my guitar?
Household furniture polish and all-purpose cleaners—such as Pine Sol, Windex, and 409—will also damage your finish. The only household product that's safe to use to clean your guitar is white distilled vinegar.
Can you use water to clean a fretboard?
Yes, you can use water in the form of a clean damp-only cloth. I use the dampened cloth with elbow grease and a dampened soft toothbrush to clean the board and the areas around the frets - rub-a dub-dub - then buff dry with a clean dry cloth. You can do this at every string change if you need to.
Can I use wipes on my fretboard?
I just use a clean cloth on a regular basis to wipe down the strings top and bottom. Both top and bottom cleanings also gets the fretboard. Crud doesn't accumulate.
